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Original title: Tierra firme
2017 Movie Spain Drama, Romance, Comedy 111 min Ages 12+
By: Carlos Marques-Marcet With: David Verdaguer, Lara Rossi, Geraldine Chaplin, Trevor White, Philip Arditti

Contemporary, bittersweet drama on the classic thirty-something dilemma – to have children or not? Eva and Kat’s relationship is disrupted Eva and Kat enjoy a carefree existence on their houseboat on a London canal. Until Eva’s dream of becoming a mother is reignited by the death of their pet. Kat just wants to get a new cat. But when Kat’s best friend, Roger, visits from Barcelona, they decide in a moment of drunkenness that he can be Eva’s sperm donor. But what are the consequences for the lesbian couple, the biological father, the child and their relationships with one another? Although these thirty-somethings aren’t following a conventional path, this bittersweet drama full of comic notes depicts modern characters without stereotyping them. It throws up questions faced by everyone in their thirties. What kind of parent would I be? What does it mean to start a family? The fairytale London canal is also a character in itself. As the seasons change, the flowing water changes too – just like relationships and life itself.

Filmium rating
63%

Festival Achievements

Rotterdam International Film Festival 2018
Selections:
Voices

Mood

Dramatic
Heartfelt
Romantic
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Carlos Marques-Marcet
Maria Llopis
Jules Nurrish
David Verdaguer
Oona Chaplin
Philip Arditti
Lara Rossi
Natalia Tena
Geraldine Chaplin
Trevor White

Adaptation

Inspired By María Llopis'S Subversive Motherhoods

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused
Intimate
Naturalistic

Pace

Conversational
Reflective
Slow-Paced

Style

Contemporary
Intimate
Realistic

Time-Period

Contemporary

Central Conflict

Desire For A Child
Desire For Family
Family Dynamics
Personal Conflict
Relationship Strain

Characters

Cat
Eva
Roger

Ending

Family Unity
Reconciliation

Historical Context

Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Breakup And Reconciliation
Do-It-Yourself Insemination
Miscarriage

Plot

Emotional Conflict
Family Building
Family Planning
Friendship Tested
London Canal Boat
Pregnancy And Miscarriage
Relationship Drama
Unconventional Family

Setting

Bohemian
Intimate
London Canal
London Canal Boat

Shooting Location

London

Theme

Family Dynamics
Love
Love And Friendship
Non-Traditional Family
Personal Growth
Self-Discovery

Genre

Drama
Independent Film
Romantic Comedy

Audiences

Adult
Adults
Lgbtq+
Romantic Comedy
Romantic Comedy Fans

Titles

Anchor And Hope
Solid Ground
Tierra firme

Reception

Best Queer Films 2018
Favorable Reviews
Festivals: Bfi London Film Festival
Generally Favorable Reviews
Queer Film Recognition
Rotten Tomatoes Rating

Production Countries

Spain
United Kingdom

Release Year

2017
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